Celtic Skies, Book 3 in the Celtic Steel Series [Kindle Edition]

Delaney Rhodes (Author), Bev Harrison (Editor), Kimberly Killion (Illustrator)

Book Description

Celtic Skies
Celtic Steel, Book 3

Flynn Montgomery has just taken a new commission as the chieftan of O'Malley clan troops in Western Ireland. His cousin, Patrick MacCahan-O'Malley, is the Lord of the O'Malley clan; and they are expanding their shipping enterprise across the seas. Flynn is needed in O'Malley territory to lead the clan's defense and military operations.

O'Malley lands are far from his home in the Shiant Islands of Scotland. A highlander by descent, Flynn is well respected among his people, but unknown to the Irish clan he is bid to serve. Will the O'Malley clan grow to accept him as one their own?

Is someone stealing the MacCahan and O'Malley clan ships? The O'Malley Lord, his brother Payton, and Ruarc O'Connell, the former chieftan, must investigate the strange disappearance of three vessels and ensure the clan's safety during their absence. Are there pirates on the sea, or could this be the work of a much darker force?

Dervilla O'Malley has watched as her sister and friends have found love. Are the goddesses ignoring her? Is she destined to remain alone as most of the women of O'Malley territory; or will her knowledge of clan maps and nautical charts introduce her to a life she never imagined?

Editorial Reviews

Review

CELTIC SKIES

AWARDED: #27 Best Book of August, 2012, GoodReads

"No need to read the first two books in order - this one is a stand alone favorite of mine."

5 STARS "Right off the bat it had me captured, I couldn't put it down and read for hours into the night! There was a lot more going on this time but it made me cry in some parts and some I just "had my hand to my mouth" in aw through the whole thing. As always with the last two it left me in wanting more - so much that I am looking forward to October when the next part is out." - Krystina

5 STARS "Of the first 3 books in the Celtic Steel series this is my favorite. I really enjoyed the first two but this one just caught my attention and wouldn't let me stop until I finished it." - Stacey

WHAT IS CELTIC SKIES?

"A phenomenal paranormal experience."
"An engaging science fiction tale that will keep you on your toes."
"The best historical romance I've read in some time."

AUTHOR COMPARISONS :

"Great read couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next book in the series. You rank up there with Diana Gabaldon of the Outlander series." ~ B. Breen

"The last time I had just a detailed landscaped story in my mind was after reading The Hobbit by Tolkien." - Christina

Product Details

• File Size: 332 KB
• Print Length: 181 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Moonlite Publishing (August 28, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0093O0WGG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,392 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #37 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Metaphysical
  • #63 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Metaphysical

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from the first page August 30, 2012

By Charles Findlay

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I loved this book. I'm not a huge reader of romances, but when I pick one up I expect it to grab me and not let go. The story had my attention from the beginning and it didn't let up until the very end. The very realistic progression of the romance along with a vivid setting went a long way in keeping me entertained and I appreciate it when an author takes the time to really set up and develop the romance properly.

Now that I've read this one I need to go back and pick up the first two in the series.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the Celtic Steel series September 19, 2012

By B. Matthews

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Unlike other series I have read, this one keeps getting better and better. Celtic Skies is a wonderful read--not just compared to the first two books but a wonderful read in and of itself. It is truly a page-turner. Rhodes has an amazing knack at creating some very stunning imagery on top of writing a great tale. The main characters, Flynn and Dervilla, are very well developed and the story line is filled with seemingly unending twists throughout. Celtic Skies is a very entertaining book in a very intriguing series.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars celtic steele series August 30, 2012

By claire

Format:Kindle Edition

i read the first 2 books in about 4 days and loved them, im hooked !!! am desperate to read the rest of the series. if you like a historical romance and a book that fires the imagination you will love these .

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Baffling. September 4, 2012

By Nicole Trammel

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This is the first review that I've written for this site, but this book fell so incredibly short of my expectations set by all the five star reviews that I felt compelled to warn people who get this book and expect to read a story like the one summarized in the book description. SPOILERS to follow.

Firstly, this is supposed to be a romance between Flynn and Dervilla. I haven't finished the book yet, I don't know if I can, but I'm 75% of the way through the book and these two characters haven't even met yet! The first 16 chapters, SIXTEEN, focus primarily on a character from a previous book giving birth. Seriously? And then, not only is the heroine barely mentioned up until this point, we are introduced to a romance between two different characters. Who is this book supposed to be about? I thought it was about Flynn adjusting to his new role in unfamiliar territory and Dervilla helping him with her awesome nautical skills. Why are we reading about every other character in this series and not the two "main" characters? Secondly, I have no idea what the plot is. Why? Because the Scottish and Irish accents phonetically written into the dialogue are so distracting and difficult to read that it was pretty much impossible to follow the story. More time should be put into fleshing out chatacters and providing a solid and interesting plot, and less time spent providing "authenticity" to the readers with ridiculous dialogue.

If you're looking for a story like the one described in the description, don't get this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hooked on this series November 22, 2012

By Pamela B Frye

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I'm still waiting for book 4 in the series. They leave things up in the air so you read the next one, but the next one isn't out yet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs some romance in their life October 15, 2012

By flfostermom

Format:Kindle Edition

Over the weekend I read Celtic Skies, which is Book 3 in the Celtic Steel Series. This is a historical romance that is filled with a sense of adventure that is captivating from the very beginning. I would not say that this is a romance novel in the traditional sense but the romance is there. The characters are brilliantly defined and it's almost as if the author is painting a picture with her words. Now it looks like I'm going to have to go back and read the first two. :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Just didn't connect February 2, 2013

By Liza

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So, this has pretty good reviews, and I'm not really quite sure. There were a lot of minor plots within the book that were intriguing. I also liked how the author created the chemistry between each of the couples. However, the main story is completely lost in the book, and it ends very abruptly, I wound up going back to figure out if I somehow lost part of the book on my Kindle. The other concern I had was there were so many characters at the beginning of the book, completely unrelated to the main story, that I found it hard to keep track of who everyone was.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Skies October 25, 2012

By eigreg

Format:Kindle Edition

I found this to be an interesting read... Not the same caliber as Diana Gabaldon, but a great read. I like the series and would read more from this author!!!

More About the Author

Delaney Rhodes is an Amazon.com Top Selling fiction author. Her first novel, Celtic Storms, was voted #3 Best Books of February, 2012 by Good Reads. Her second novel, Celtic Shores, was voted #25 Best Books of May, 2012 by Good Reads, and was also placed as a recommended read by Books for Men in the science fiction category. Her third book, Celtic Skies was voted #27 Best Books of August, 2012. Each of her novels have enjoyed lengthy stays in the Amazon TOP TEN Best Sellers categories in the historical romance, fantasy and/or paranormal genres.

In addition to her Celtic Steel series, Delaney Rhodes has released Vampire Dental, Veneers - a novella set in her hometown of Houston, TX which is a new take on the popular vampire genre. Additional installments are expected in 2013.

Delaney Rhodes is a native Texan by birth, and is of Irish and English descent. She is a Graduate with Double Majors from The University of Houston; in Law and Writing. She has two teenage daughters, and is married to an entrepreneurial Husband. Three of her favorite people, are her three neurotic rescued Russian Blue cats; Sebastian, Sasha, and Sissy. Her family would not be complete without "13″, an adopted Bearded Dragon.

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Besides her writing and family - Ms. Rhodes is active in many charitable organizations that benefit animals and children, both through volunteering and fundraising.

Ms. Rhodes' writing was prompted and inspired by many hours of research and study into her Irish and Celtic family lineage and heritage. Many of the stories you will find in the chapters of her writings were birthed while striving to connect with those that had walked these paths and lived before her.